Director of Merchandising

We are seeking an experienced international merchandising leader to oversee assortment strategy, inventory planning, and product execution across retail, wholesale, and e-commerce channels. This person will partner closely with cross-functional teams and international stakeholders to drive sales growth, improve inventory productivity, and ensure assortments meet both global brand direction and local market needs.

What You 19ll Do

• Lead and develop a merchandising team while supporting seasonal assortment planning across multiple channels and markets.
• Partner with merchandising, planning, product, and marketing teams to build commercially strong assortments that align with customer needs, market trends, and financial goals.
• Analyze weekly sales and inventory performance, identify opportunities, and make recommendations that support revenue growth and inventory optimization.
• Manage assortment plans by channel, store volume, and SKU capacity, while maintaining the merchandising calendar and ensuring key deadlines are met.
• Support annual and seasonal budgeting, provide market and consumer insights, and build strong relationships with internal teams and international partners.

What You 19ll Bring

• You are a strategic, analytical merchandising leader with strong experience in assortment planning, inventory management, and omnichannel retail.
• You can balance big-picture brand strategy with the details needed to execute across different markets, channels, and customer segments.
• You bring strong leadership and communication skills, along with the ability to influence cross-functional partners and manage multiple priorities.
• Advanced Excel skills are required, including pivot tables and reporting tools.
• Experience working with international markets, particularly in Asia, is highly preferred.
• Mandarin language skills are a plus.

Requirements

• Bachelor A0s degree required, preferably in business or a related field.
• Candidates should have 15+ years of buying and merchandising experience, ideally within footwear, apparel, or a related consumer product category, along with at least four years of planning experience.
• This role requires international travel and flexibility to support global business needs.